1 month agoChicago White Sox outfielder
Michael A. Taylor (elbow) was scratched from Saturday's contest due to right elbow inflammation. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the severity of the injury is not clear.
Wilfred Veras replaced Taylor in the lineup and covered right field. Earlier in the offseason, the White Sox signed the 33-year-old to a one-year $1.95 million contract. Last season, Taylor logged 113 contests with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across this stint, the veteran outfielder held a .193/.253/.290 slash line with nine doubles, one home run, and 12 stolen bases. He generated a strong 11.6 percent barrel rate but held a high 35.0 percent strikeout rate. However, Taylor was graded as an elite defender as he placed in 96th percentile in range and 83rd percentile in arm strength. When healthy, Taylor should have a depth role in the Chicago outfield.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daryl Van Schouwen
2 months agoFree-agent outfielder
Michael Taylor and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Taylor became a free agent last September when he was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now he'll be heading to the American League Central to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in spring training. The 33-year-old veteran has primarily been an asset for his defense and speed during his 11 seasons in the big leagues with four different teams. He really struggled in 2024 with the Bucs, slashing .193/.253/.290 with a career-worst .543 OPS, five home runs, 21 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 35 runs scored in 113 games and 300 plate appearances. In Chicago, he'll be competing for a bench spot behind outfielders
Luis Robert Jr.,
Andrew Benintendi,
Oscar Colas,
Dominic Fletcher and
Austin Slater. You can avoid Taylor in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
7 months agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman
Rowdy Tellez and outfielder
Michael Taylor for assignment on Tuesday and recalled infielder
Liover Peguero and outfielder
Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis in corresponding moves. The Pirates have decided to move on from a couple of veterans with the end of the 2024 regular season quickly approaching on Sunday. The 29-year-old Tellez has really struggled of late and will finish his season with a .243/.299/.392 slash line, a below-average .691 OPS, 13 home runs and 56 RBI in 131 games played for the Bucs.
Connor Joe and
Billy Cook figure to split first-base duties the rest of the week. Taylor, 33, hit a lowly .193/.253/.290 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases in a reserve role in Pittsburgh.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
8 months agoPittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Michael A. Taylor has been placed on outright waivers by the organization. This comes after Taylor went 1-for-3 during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. This news shouldn't shock anyone considering Taylor is hitting under .200 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He was signed to a one-year deal over the offseason. Now, Taylor gets a chance to join a contending team via waiver claim ahead of the postseason cut-off. It's uncertain who the Pirates will have take over the spot on the 26-man roster.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Robert Murray
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